Early Childhood Educator

3 days ago

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Stirling Council Full time
Description

Closing Date: 15th December 2025

Contract Type: Temporary until 31st December 2026

Salary: £33,708 - £36,468

Hours:  35 per week

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified Early Childhood Educator equipped with the necessary skills and competencies to work effectively to deliver high quality practice. You will work within a passionate and motivated team to create a stimulating, high quality play environment for children and families. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and innovative.  You will be highly motivated, with excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills. You will show a commitment to continuing professional development and actively engage in developments to ensure positive outcomes for children and families. 

Applicants should be explicit in detailing the required skills, experience and attributes that you are able to bring to this post. You will be SSSC registered prior to appointment, or register within 3 months of your appointment. 

This is a temporary full time post over 4 days 8-6; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday  

The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children.  If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified.

If you've got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race. 

Job Description

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The Benefits 

  • 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service) Pro-rated for part time roles.
  • Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows. We have a good balance across our teams, retaining the benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week, with the collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2-3 days per week
  • Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached 
  • Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit 
  • Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service 
  • Carers Leave 
  • Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave 
  • Access to Health & Wellbeing support 
  • Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development 
  • Cycle to Work Scheme 
  • Lift share Scheme 
  • Car Lease Scheme 
  • Technology Benefit Scheme

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